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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,901.24, 356,852.48 and 80,240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,901.24, 356,852.48 and 80,240.44 is: 120,360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,901.24 : 356,852.48 = 80,240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,901.24/356,852.48 = 80,240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,901.24x = 356,852.48 × 80,240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,901.24x = 28,634,000,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634,000,010.29/237,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,360.87

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